chondromyxoid fibroma

Chondromyxoid Fibroma

Definition

 

Benign neoplasm of cartilaginous origin composed primarily of myxoid cartilage

 

Previously thought to be Chondrosarcoma

 

Epidemiology

 

Very rare tumour

- young adults 10-30

- M:F 2:1

 

Location

 

Common upper tibia

- metaphysis of long bones

- lower limb predilection

 

Clinical

 

Tenderness